DIGITAL-payments provider PayMaya Philippines has rolled out mobile-payment technologies in over 350 business establishments enabled by Smart Wi-fi, as it continues to campaign for the use of cashless tech in the country. (Read more )

Singapore-based venture capital firm Cocoon Capital has made its business debut in the Philippines, investing over $629,700 (S$850,000) in a seed round for local e-commerce startup Poundit formerly YouPoundit. (Read more)